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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1897
Page
8
North Carolina report details Stewart Bros demanding $6,711 plus more as owed by the state for public printing. The firm asserts legality of their role, cites rushed removal, and notes a politician’s alleged offer of $1,500 personally if printing returned to Raleigh. Column also covers painting by Wooster Mandell, civil and military items, and local incidents.
Reading from a Bayou era report, Elizabeth Orr of Tallabeth City notes a blaze at the West Church street property of Thi Le Wievten. Firefighters responded quickly, containing the fire with only structural damage evident. The origins appear accidental, possibly linked to smoking or electrical issues, and the blaze caused no injuries. Nearby residents Mae Miblyett and Della Rowton were visiting Mrs. Charles Pasbo. The town looks improved post destruction, though some fear for nearby property. The steamer Newborn returned from Nag's Ton and the Humbleton baseball team will play here next week as reported in yesterday's Viewtinian.
SDR TOS Edenton North Carolina September 1 reports a colored woman fell ill with typhoid while en route to Windsor home. She was taken to Albemarle Street and prepared for transport. Several local residents are noted returning from travels and others are listed as visiting relatives. The piece mentions road work on Solletter Tyreary’s dwelling and a rest for Prof. BKlttvel on Dread Street.
Fragmentary report from Green Vile dated September noting W. Smith joining Missouri assignment and Cot. Munford returning from the North after new goods. Mentions Cot. Joyner leaving for Tallahon to demonstrate tobacco products at Cy Ph Tinitin's packet store.
Notice states the Rikers Island Post Light is established at the north end of Rikers Island on the East River. It details the fixed red and white light characteristics, height of 244 feet above mean high water, and that the light is on the roof of a boathouse under construction. References List of Lights Census 1806 page 6 No 296 and List of Deacons and Buoys Third Light-House District 1896 page 58.
Governor O Ferrall defends his Bryan opposition while asserting loyalty to Democratic principles and condemning the populist and Republican factions. He argues a monetary plan against revenue and tax schemes, praises Cleveland, and analyzes Virginia’s 1900 election dynamics with figures on Democratic and Populist votes.
To finally reduce relief photograph prices wml can supply them within reach of all Call and view the most wonderful photograph ever patented by I C Campanele at the Attentine Building 340 344 Main St in town.
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